Building record 0440902004 - BALUSTRADE FROM THE VILLA BORGHESE
Summary
Early sevententh century ornamental balustrade from Rome, moved and erected at Cliveden in 1896
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II*) 1332434: BALUSTRADE FROM THE VILLA BORGHESE, ROME, TO THE SOUTH OF CLIVEDEN
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Type and Period (3)
- BALUSTRADE (17th Century to 19th Century - 1618 AD to 1896 AD)
- FOUNTAIN (17th Century to 19th Century - 1600 AD to 1899 AD)
- STATUE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1700 AD to 1896 AD)
Description
GRADE II+. From south forecourt of the Casino and erected here 1896 by Viscount Astor. Below the main terrace. Alternate sections of red Roman brick and stone balusters between stone piers. Moulded stone cornice rail. Two sections with central break. At end of 4 ends, square 2-tier stone piers, the central 2 with stone statues on top and fountains with shell-shaped basins below. Balustrade is 1618 by G di Gincome and P Massoni. Statues are c1715 French signed Poirier and Cayot (B7).
Sources (3)
- <5>SBC11706 Bibliographic reference: Nikolaus Pevsner. 1960. The Buildings of England: Buckinghamshire. pp98,99.
- <7>SBC4001 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: DISTRICT OF SOUTH BUCKS. p207.
- <8>SBC4637 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 1994. Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England: Buckinghamshire. Part 4.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SU 91020 85127 (64m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TAPLOW, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Oct 28 2024 7:37PM
